Nutter & Associates worked closely with the City of Camilla and Carter & Sloope, Inc., to conduct a Watershed Assessment (WA) and implement a Watershed Protection Plan as required by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GA EPD). Five water quality monitoring stations were assessed to determine the effects of non-point source pollutants on water quality and biological communities. Based upon the results of water quality monitoring obtained during the WA, a series of watershed management activities were proposed to develop a Watershed Protection Plan (WPP).
As a part of the WPP, a Stormwater Utility was adopted by the City to control stormwater run-off and subsequent localized flooding. The Stormwater Utility established stormwater user fees and a stormwater management implementation schedule for addressing the needs of the community. Additionally and due to the predominant agricultural land use within and surrounding the City, a regional water resource collaboration was initiated between regional stakeholders. The goal of the regional water resource collaboration was to establish coordinated efforts to control stormwater run-off, non-point source pollution, and aquatic habitat enhancement for the regional water resources.
Project Highlights:
- Assisted in the development of a Stormwater Utility and Management Plan
- Participated in regional stake holder meetings to address stormwater and pollution within the watershed
- Continue to assist the City in conducting biological monitoring as a part of long-term monitoring requirements
Date
2008-2010